Evan Bancroft

Obituary of Evan Bancroft

Evan (Bubba) Clayton Bancroft, age 17, left this world on Thursday June 19th, 2008 at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington, CO. after a tragic construction accident. He was born November 19th, 1990 in Burlington, CO. to Jay and Charlayne (Thiede) Bancroft of Vona, CO. He was the youngest of three children and was raised on the family farm north of Vona, CO. Evan was to be a senior this coming year at Hi-Plains High School in Seibert. He developed friendships and skills at an early age, that lead to many satisfying accomplishments and awards throughout his 17 years. More than most will have in a lifetime. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Whatever he did was completed to the best of his ability, whether it was performing in the school plays, competing on the knowledge bowl team, or in his athletic endeavors. Evan had learned from his dad, mom, sister Naomi, and brother Kyle, that hard work pays off and he wouldn’t allow those around him to settle for anything less. He loved being a part of the “Good Thingsâ€? in life. Family and friends were at the top of his list. Evan leaves behind along with his parents Jay and Charlayne his sister Naomi Bancroft a Junior at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS and a brother Kyle Bancroft a Junior at Western State College of Gunnison, CO, Grandparents Jack and Janet Bancroft of Seibert CO, Grandpa John Thiede of Yuma AZ. Aunts, Uncles and cousins: Greg & Terri (Bancroft) Cooper, Megan, Sean, Beth and Emily of Seibert, CO, Rod & Ranae Bancroft, Ryan, Tyson and Kristan of Seibert, CO, Kirk & Paula (Bancroft) Andersen, Karli, Jake and Eric of Limon, CO, Alan Bancroft, Taylor, Noah and Hunter of Greeley, CO, John & Cassie Thiede, JT, Cody and Tiffany of Hays, KS, Walter Thiede of Burlington, CO, Rod & Paulette (Thiede) Thompson, Trey, Trevor and Torrie of Stratton, CO, Gregg & Evone (Thiede) Waggoner, Toby, Tyler and Tanner of Quinter, KS, Glen & Sheryl Thiede, Dusty, Paige and Sierra of Golconda, NV, Eric & Kristine (Thiede) Richardson, Mitchell, Justine and Garrett of Burlington, CO, Russ & Debra (Thiede) Mullis, Justin and foster children of Winnemucca, NV. Evan was preceded in death by his Grandmother Darleen Thiede, Uncle Justin & Aunt Kim Thiede and cousins Justin Jr. (Jay), Trinidy and Dallas Thiede. A Family service was held June 23, 2008 at First St.Pauls Lutheran Church in Burlington, CO. A memorial service was held June 24, 2008 at Hi-Plains High School gymnasium in Seibert, CO. Memorial contributions may be made in Evan’s name to Hi-Plains Booster Club and may be left at Colorado East Bank & Trust of Stratton, CO. and High Plains Bank of Flagler, CO.
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